Conference Session

Classroom Skills

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University; Joshua Edison Pitzer, College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University; Qin Ding, East Carolina University; Max Rohrman; Yilei Huang, East Carolina University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36607Deliberately Blended Socialization, Mentoring, and Technologies toEnhance Students Experiential LearningDr. Jason Yao, East Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao is a Professor with the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University (ECU), Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He is currently the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Engineering and Technology. He receivDr. Ricky T Castles, East Carolina University Dr. Ricky Castles is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. He serves as concentration coordinator for ECU’s Electrical

Conference Session

Communications and Ethics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

George D Ford, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36558Conducting In-Person Project Critique Sessions to Enhance CommunicationsSkills in Technology Educational ProgramsDr. George D Ford, Mississippi State University Dr. George Ford P.E. is on the faculty of Mississippi State’s Building Construction Science Department. He holds an Ed D from Western Carolina University, NC; a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of South Carolina; and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson Univer- sity, SC. Dr. Ford has 15 years of industrial experience including corporate work, and 21 years of teaching experience at the post-secondary

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Georg Pingen, Union University; Betsy Pingen, Union University

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36591Going Deeper in Engineering K-12 Outreach: Assistive Technology ProjectsDr. Georg Pingen, Union University Georg Pingen is a Professor in the Engineering Department at Union University in Jackson, TN. He teaches courses across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum with a focus on thermal-fluid-sciences. His research interests are in the areas of computational fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and engineering education. Other scholarly efforts have focused around the development of a 3D Printing focused outreach program for 4th-12th grade students. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36629Reinforcing Math Placement through a Summer Bridge Program: Work inProgressDr. Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Beth Powell has a doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition from the University of Louisville. Her research is in engineering communication, and she works as the Assistant Director for the College of Engineering Student Success Center at Tennessee Tech UnDr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Tennessee Technological University Kumar Yelamarthi received his Ph.D. and M.S degree from Wright State University in 2008 and 2004, and B.E. from University of Madras, India in 2000. He is currently

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36566ME Fundamentals 1 and 2: a new course sequence for first-year mechanicalengineeringDr. Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University Sally Pardue, Ph.D., is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech University, and former director (2009 - 2018) of the Oakley Center for Excellence in the Teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.Dr. Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological UniversityMrs. Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University Taylor Chesson is an Online Instructional Design Specialist in the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36565Competency Assessment for Machine DesignDr. Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University Sally Pardue, Ph.D., is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Tennessee Tech University, and former director (2009 - 2018) of the Oakley Center for Excellence in the Teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.Dr. Byron A Pardue, Tennessee Technological UniversityMrs. Taylor Chesson, Tennessee Technological University Taylor Chesson is an Online Instructional Design Specialist in the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at Tennessee Technological University. She enjoys

Conference Session

Using Research in Engineering Ed

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Sahera Yasmin Abumariam, Tennessee Tech University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36668Chemotherapy in Cancer Tumor Treatment: An Interplay of Scales,Transport, and KineticsDr. Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University Dr. P. E. Arce is University Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Professor and Past Department Chair of Chem- ical Engineering at TTU, Cookeville, TN-Currently, he is a co-coordinator of the Grad Engineering Edu- cation Task Force of the TTU College of EngineeringMiss Sahera Yasmin Abumariam, Tennessee Tech University Sahera Abumariam is a senior at Tennessee Tech University, where she is majoring in chemical engi- neering with a minor in mathematics and science. Her interests

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Dipendra Wagle

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36662EOP Centered Courses Guided by the Renaissance Foundry Model of Learn-ingDr. Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University Dr. P. E. Arce is University Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Professor and Past Department Chair of Chem- ical Engineering at TTU, Cookeville, TN-Currently, he is a co-coordinator of the Grad Engineering Edu- cation Task Force of the TTU College of EngineeringDr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education with a Learning Environments and Educational Stud- ies concentration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is an

Conference Session

Retention

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Jay Lalwani, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology; Aditya Daga, Edison Academy Magnet School

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

, Edison Academy Magnet School Aditya Daga is a Senior in high school at the Edison Academy Magnet School (Formerly Middlesex County Academy for Science Mathematics and Engineering Technologies) and is interested in data sci- ence, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. These interests cultivated after Aditya explored the intersection of statistics and computer science for his capstone project in his AP Statistics class. Aditya hopes to one day be a Data Scientist and leverage his skill sets to make informed business decisions using the vast amount of data available in today’s world. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 1

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Colby Lee Sawyer, East Carolina University; Joshua Edison Pitzer, ECU College of Engineering and Technology

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

University Current Software Engineering MS Student at East Carolina UniversityMr. Joshua Edison Pitzer, ECU College of Engineering and Technology ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023IOT Platform to Facilitate Student InnovationCiprian Popoviciu, Colby Sawyer, Joshua PitzerAbstract: The Internet of Things (IOT) holds the promise of enabling trulytransformational increases in productivity like those enabled by steam power andelectricity. IOT can enable significant optimizations of workflows and processes across awide range of domains and activities. Educators face the challenge of providing studentswith both the knowledge to understand the capabilities of IOT but also with providingstudents with practical

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College; Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University; Sabrina H. Buer, Tennessee Technological University; Carlos Roberto Galindo, Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech University

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Diversity, Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36664CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND THE HOLISTIC ENGINEER: FOUNDRYGUIDEDAPPROACHESDr. Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Tallahassee Community College Andrea Arce-Trigatti holds a PhD in Education with a Learning Environments and Educational Stud- ies concentration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is an interdisciplinary scholar and educational evaluator whose research centers on culturalDr. Pedro E. Arce, Tennessee Technological University Dr. P. E. Arce is University Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Professor and Past Department Chair of Chem- ical Engineering at TTU, Cookeville, TN-Currently, he is a co-coordinator

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University; Colby Lee Sawyer, East Carolina University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

is focused on IOT and cybersecurity. He is also the director of the Center for IOT Engineering an Innovation.Dr. Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University Dr. Sohan Gyawali is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina University. He received a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering from University of Nebraska- Lincoln (UNL) in 2020. His research interests include misbehavior detection, cybersecurity, cellular based vehicular communications, machine learning and intelligent transportation systems. He is a member of the IEEE and IEEE communications society.Mr. Colby Lee Sawyer, East Carolina University Current Software Engineering MS Student at East Carolina University

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University; Ciprian Popoviciu, East Carolina University; Steve Keith Baker

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36546Lab Modules for Developing Practical Skills in a Python Scripting CourseDr. Peng Li, East Carolina University Peng Li received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Connecticut. His professional cer- tifications include CISSP, RHCE and VCP. Dr. Li is currently an Associate Professor at East Carolina University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in programming, computer networks, infor- mation security, web services and virtualization technologies. His research interests include virtualization, cloud computing, cyber security and integration of information technology in

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ashish Hingle, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36635A Research Study on Student Conceptions of Artificial IntelligenceAshish Hingle, George Mason University Ashish Hingle (he/his/him) is a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering & Computing at George Mason University. His research interests include engineering ethics, information systems, and student efficacy challenges in higher education. Ashish graDr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Professor in the department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge sharing, with a focus

Conference Session

First Year and Cross-Disciplinary

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Rahul Sharan Renu, Francis Marion University; Michael V Potter, Francis Marion University; Mark Kanaparthi, Francis Marion university

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

) student perceptions and knowledge of the difference betweenengineering and engineering technology degrees, and 3) student's assumptions of the skillsetsrequired to be a practicing engineer.The survey consists of Likert scale questions as well as questions that solicit free-text responses.This paper reports on the results from statistical and Natural Language Processing analyses of theresponses and provides recommendations for content to be included in courses similar to FMU'sUL100 course.KeywordsEngineering Education; First-Year Students; Engineering; Engineering Technology;Introduction and MotivationFrancis Marion University (FMU) is a public, liberal arts university in Florence, South Carolina,USA. With a large majority of its programs being

Conference Session

Graduate School

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J Foxwell, George Mason University; Duoduo Liao, George Mason University; Larisa Olesova, University of Florida

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36553Cognitive Presence Learning for Graduate Engineering EducationDr. Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University Ioulia Rytikova is a Professor and an Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Informa- tion Sciences and Technology at George Mason University. She received a B.S./M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Automated Control Systems Engineering and Information Processing. Her research interests lie at the intersection of Data Science and Big Data Analytics, Cognitive and Learning Sciences, Educational Data Mining, Personalized Learning, and STEM Education.Dr. Mihai Boicu, George Mason University

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Gang Liu, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36557Capstone Projects: A Dynamic Balance between Undergraduate CurriculaandIndustrial NeedsDr. Gang LIU, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Dr. Gang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Division of Physical and Computational Sciences, at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in 2006 and another Ph.D. degree in engineering education in 2018. He teaches undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, ma- terial science and structure, etc. His research interests include

Conference Session

Gamification

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

John David O’Brian III, Mississippi State University; Sara C. Vick, Mississippi State University; Nazanin tajik, Mississippi State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

, laboratory, or field activities.An inevitable drawback is that the limitations of time, money, and space play a large role inaccessing such physical resources. The proposed research explores the role of virtual realitylearning (VRL) platforms and other virtual learning environments (VLE) in providing hands-onexperience of conceptual knowledge. Mississippi State University engineering undergraduatestudents were surveyed regarding their experiences with and opinions of virtual learningenvironment integration into their engineering courses. This technology was favorably receivedby students, regardless of prior experiences with VLE in a classroom setting. Open-endedresponses provided insight into student perceptions of the benefits and drawbacks of

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Donald U Ekong P.E., Mercer University; Stephen Hill, Mercer University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

- cer University in 2002, he worked in industry as a Senior Software Engineer at Ciena Corp in Alpharetta, GA, Senior Software Engineer at Motorola in Tempe, AZ, and a Systems Engineer at Valmet Automation, Calgary, Canada. His teaching and research interests include using mobile technologies to improve health- care in under-served and low-resource communities, cybersecurity including software security, computer networks, and microcontrollers/embedded systems.Dr. Stephen Hill, Mercer University Stephen Hill earned his BS in General Sciences from Morehouse College and his BSME, MSME, and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently an associate dean and associate professor in the School of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development 2

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36537New Approach for Engineering EducationDr. Basel Alsayyed, Western Carolina University Dr. Basel Alsayyed is the Engineering Technology Program Director and an assistant professor of the practice in the School of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Before joining WCU, Dr. Alsayyed was an Industrial Professor in the department of mechanical engineering, of Univer- sity of Alberta (UofA), Canada. Prior to joining UofA, Dr. Alsayyed was an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in UAE University. With over 19 years of experience in academia, and over 12 years of

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

informative learning product that inspires students(grades 5-8) to develop an interest in STEM careers by emphasizing the theme of “voyage to the moon”.Three interrelated principles are also integrated into the design of this game. The first is the game primarilyemphasizes engineering design. Second, it integrates students learning and draws upon their knowledge ofmath, science and technology. Third, it fosters creativity, teamwork, and application of engineering theoryto real life. The design game concept is easily implemented in classroom or as a stand-alone activity thatstudents can have fun completing at home.ApproachThis project was carried out as a capstone design project for senior students within the College ofEngineering at UGA. After

Conference Session

Civil, Electrical, and Eng Tech

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Rajesh Balasubramanian, The University of Memphis

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36524Teaching Time standards in a practical way : How ET students were taughtthe importance of time standards in the real worldMr. Rajesh Balasubramanian, The University of Memphis Completed 4 year diploma in Tool and Die making, BS in Engineering Technology, MS in Engineering Technology and MS in Engineering Management. Six Sigma Black belt certified. Worked in the industry for 27 years across India, Singapore and US. Taught adjunct for 8 plus years, currently an Assistant professor at the University of Memphis for last 2 years. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023

Conference Session

Computer Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

funded by DOE, NRC, NASA, USED and NSF, and generated over 50 journal and conference papers.Dr. Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Computational Fluid Dynamics, Renewable Energy, Nano-Technology, Heat & Mass Transfer, and Combustion. He is managing multi-million dollar external research grants from NSF and DoED as PI. Previously, he worked as a Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at

Conference Session

Civil, Electrical, and Eng Tech

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University; Caroline Bowers

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36618Existing physical structures help civil engineering students understandstructural designDr. Natalia Cardelino, Mercer University Dr. Cardelino is Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Mercer University. She earned her PhD in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and an MEng and BS in Civil Engineering from Cornell University. She is a licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts and Georgia. Before obtaining her PhD, she worked as a consulting engineer for 17 years at Arup in their London, NY and Boston offices and most recently at Uzun + Case Engineers in Atlanta. Her current

Conference Session

Thermodynamics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Nancy Moore PhD, North Carolina State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

. 18(8), 2021.5 Bekkering, Ernst and Ted Ward, “Class Participation and Student Performance: A Follow-Up Study,” Information Systems Education Journal, 19(4), 2021.6 Pilotti, Maura A., “Is Academic Success Just a Matter of Showing Up? A Study of the Contribution of Individual Differences and Attendance to Performance,” International Conferences Mobile Learning 2021 (ML 2021) and Educational Technologies 2021 (ICEduTech 2021).Nancy J. MooreThe author is a Teaching Associate Professor at North Carolina State University in theMechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. She teaches undergraduate courses in thethermal-fluid sciences. She is the course coordinator for Thermodynamics I and has taught thecourse in the

Conference Session

K-12 and Outreach

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Suren Jayasuriya, Arizona State University; Ramana Pidaparti, University of Georgia; John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Kimberlee Ann Swisher, Arizona State University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36552Middle School Teachers Lesson Modules on AI topics from Summer Work-shopSuren Jayasuriya, Arizona State University Suren Jayasuriya is an assistant professor jointly between the School of Arts, Media and Engineering (AME) and the School of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering (ECEE) at Arizona State Uni- versity. Prior to this, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University from 2016 - 2017. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University in 2017, and a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Rebekah L Martin, Virginia Military Institute; Charles D Newhouse P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Matthew K Swenty P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Military Institute

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Education, 2023These discrepancies can lead to difficulties when the students’ level of base knowledge is notequivalent to what professors in college programs expect, potentially leading to a difficulttransition to college, additional years of study, and, worst case, attrition.Math preparation has been largely viewed as one of the keys to success in engineering. Thefollowing paper reviews the program requirements of nine civil engineering and civilengineering technology programs in the Mid-Atlantic region and the current high schoolgraduation requirements of the average incoming student. The expectations of programs,remediation options, and additional education options are reviewed to determine how differentprograms handle the various levels of

Conference Session

Mathematics and Material Science

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Dorina Marta Mihut; Stephen Hill, Mercer University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

, Technical University of Cluj – Napoca, RomaniaDr. Stephen Hill, Mercer University Stephen Hill earned his BS in General Sciences from Morehouse College and his BSME, MSME, and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is currently an associate dean and associate professor in the School of Engineering at Mercer University. He worked for the oilfield services giant Schlumberger for 14 years before. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Southeastern Section Conference Assessing Correlation between Erosion, Wear and Hardness Behavior for Polymers, Metals and Ceramic Coated Metallic Surfaces Dr. Dorina Mihut 1, 2, Dr. Stephen

Conference Session

Graduate School

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Mazen I. Hussein, Tennessee Tech University

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

engineers when they look for a post graduate degree or aprofessional development opportunity. An engineering program that combines the ISE basics andtechniques to solve SCM problems can help some professionals in different industries in theirday-to-day duties. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023The flexibility of online graduate programs and the new communication technologies andsolutions have increased the number of professionals who seek a graduate degree. There is agrowing number of graduate engineering departments who offer a 100% synchronous and/orasynchronous online graduate programs, and hybrid graduate programs that combine online andconventional face-to-face learning delivery methods. Due to the

Conference Session

Capstones and Economics

Collection

ASEE Southeast Section Conference

Authors

Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

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Professional Engineering Education Papers

Paper ID #36614Students’ Preference for a Capstone Design Project: An Examination ofthe Impact of Accidental CompetenciesDr. Felix Ewere, North Carolina State University at Raleigh Dr. Felix Ewere is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at North Carolina State University and Instructor of the Aerospace Engineering Capstone Senior Design courses. Engineering research interests are in the science and technology at the intersection of aerodynamics, structural mechanics, energy, and smart materials. Recent works have focused on exploit- ing aeroelastic instabilities on